Legal Compliance Officer
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Position Overview
Location:
Muscat, Oman 
Compensation:
ر.ع.1,000 - ر.ع.1,600/year
Position:
Mid
Type:
Job
Remote:
No
Posted:
Deadline:
May 19, 2026
Job Description
Bank Muscat is recruiting a Legal Compliance Officer for its Seeb headquarters in Muscat. The role supports the bank's compliance function, ensuring adherence to Central Bank of Oman directives, anti-money laundering regulations, and international sanctions frameworks.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor compliance with CBO circulars, AML/CFT Law (Royal Decree 30/2016), and sanctions requirements
- Conduct compliance risk assessments across retail, corporate, and Meethaq Islamic banking divisions
- Review customer onboarding and KYC processes for regulatory adherence
- Prepare regulatory reports for the CBO, Financial Intelligence Unit, and CMA
- Deliver compliance training to bank staff on Omani regulatory developments
Requirements
- LLB from a recognised university; compliance certification (ICA, ACAMS) preferred
- 3-5 years experience in banking compliance or legal/regulatory roles
- Knowledge of CBO regulations, AML/CFT Law, and FATF standards
- Strong attention to detail and report-writing skills
- Bilingual Arabic and English required
Responsibilities
Monitor CBO compliance. Conduct risk assessments. Review KYC processes. Prepare regulatory reports. Deliver compliance training.
Requirements
LLB required; ICA/ACAMS preferred. 3-5 years in banking compliance. Knowledge of CBO and AML regulations. Bilingual Arabic/English.
Perks & Benefits
Legal career opportunities, Professional development, Competitive compensation, Health benefits, Retirement planning
Compensation
ر.ع.1,000 - ر.ع.1,600/year
Practice Area
General Legal
Position
Mid
Applicant Location Requirements
Applicants must be located in: US
Application Contact
Contact: Bank Muscat Hiring Team
Application Deadline
May 19, 2026
Employment Type
Full time
